The Transition to Telehealth Occupational Therapy Practice: Lessons Learned

Abstract

Two occupational therapists with extensive experience in providing telehealth services provided training to prepare other practitioners to transition to a telehealth service delivery model by collaborating with their state association. This article details the development, implementation, and outcomes of an innovative response to the challenges presented by the pandemic. The collaborative model, joining practitioners, educators, and professional organizations to promote innovation in the face of rapid and unpredicted societal change, is described.

Keywords:

• COVID-19
• occupational therapy
• pandemic
• professional education
• telehealth

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The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this paper.

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Lesley Geyer

Lesley Geyer, MA, OTR/L, Independent Contractor, Home office, 303 Rock Shore Ln, Drums, PA 18222, USA.Kendra Cooper, OTR/L, Independent Contractor, Home office, 212 E. Kenilworth Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48067, USA.